MMIWG inquiry begins 3 days of community visits in Yellowknife – CBC
Community visit starts Tuesday, held in advance of community hearing on November 13 Aug 29, 2017 The national inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls (MMIWG) will touch…
Indigenous leaders participating in event in Cochrane – TimminsToday.com
Hundreds of Indigenous leaders from across Canada are expected to participate in the three-day event Cochrane and TTN (Taykwa Tagamou Nation) will host the National Treaties 1 – 11 Conference…
PNE film festival gives a voice to First Nations and immigrant youth – The Province
August 28, 2017 While you munch on a snack at the PNE food court, take note of the action on the big screen at the Celebration Plaza. Three times a…
I worry about this’: Trudeau’s move to dissolve Indigenous affairs department prompts concern – CBC
‘We want to see less of the paternalism that already exists, not see it multiply,’ Indigenous scholar says Aug 29, 2017 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is proposing fundamental reforms to…
Ucluelet First Nation opens satellite office in Port Alberni – BCLocalNews.com
Aug 28, 2017 Ucluelet First Nation held the grand opening for their satellite office in Port Alberni on Saturday, Aug. 26. Located in the new Uchucklesaht Government Building on Argyle…
Treaty payments to be handed out in Brandon – Brandon Sun
Returning to Brandon after a five-year absence, this week’s treaty annuity payment sessions might find recipients collecting more than the $5 they’re allotted annually. With recipients allowed to collect for…
City to grant Grandview to Matawa for new school – Tbnewswatch.com
Two sides say they’ll make it official on Tuesday when they sign a letter of intent. THUNDER BAY – Matawa First Nations has cleared its most pressing hurdle needed to…
Saskatoon Fairview byelection: Candidates weigh in on racism – CBC
Wondering who to vote for? Here’s what Saskatoon Fairview candidates think about Saskatchewan’s biggest issues Aug 29, 2017 Wondering who to vote for in the upcoming Saskatoon Fairview byelection on…
A Heritage Camping Experience is scheduled in Riding Mountain National Park this Saturday and Sunday – 730 CKDM
Riding Mountain National Park is hosting a Heritage Camping Experience this Saturday and Sunday. The experience is set to place at Lake Audy with activities such as exploring the Aspen…
Daycare dilemma: Inuit towns struggle to find operators, meet safety rules – CBC
There’s nearly $1M in federal money, but Nunatsiavut centres can’t meet provincial regulations Aug 29, 2017 Daycares in four of Nunatsiavut’s five communities are at risk of not opening next…
